Kidrobot Dunny Evolved Full Series Reveal!

from The Andy Griffith Show to Robocop

The ongoing saga of teasers from the Dunny Evolved series by Kidrobot has finally come to an end!  After weeks of teasers, (all of which we've been following) the full kit 'n kaboodle has been unveiled to the world!  First on the list is the Huck Gee stages, clearly showing the evolution of law enforcement from Barney Fife to to mecha-armored CopRobo (see what I did there)

Space-man to Mer-Man!

Next up.. the legend Frank Kozik showing a more literal take on the evolutionary theme... or is it?  If the order can be of any an inference, mayhaps Kozik is showing us the fall of man and his eventual return to the sea? Taken in this way, I feel the dual order of things can speak volumes on the cycle of nature and the inevitability a return to nature... well played Frank.  Well played.

Party Animal!

Kronk takes a light-hearted approach in his stages and I love it!  The evolution of a party animal from uptight party entrant, to rain making lust machine, to a full on party animal!  I love the sculpt work on the final stage and the way he's injected such fun into his series.

Amp-olution!

McBess's series was the dark horse.  Going completely un-teased, this is the biggest surprise, and I love it.  Showing the evolution of speaker tech, possible guitar amps. Specifically for a music fan, especially a guitar player, this set may hold the most interest.  I love the subtle evolution in design as well.  From a simple painted dunny to a uniquet head unique sculpt! 

Enter the Dragon-lotus

Last, but definitely not least, we have the vibrant work of Scott Tolleson's.  It seems he's forgone his trademark argyle and moved in a new direction! These stages have the most, ethereal quality with a sort of fantastical approach.  From what I can guess, it appears to be the the evolution of a lotus and  a possible snap-dragon into a literal sort of Dragon-Lotus.  This one just oozes magic and mystery! 

I like this series and the entire concept.  Instead of giving a single artist a single figure platform upon which to work, providing a series of 3 to expand on an idea is a breath of fresh air and allows for some amazing artistic expression!

Now to the meat and potatoes... releasing Ocotober 10th, Kidrobot's "Dunny Evolved," featuring designs by Frank Kozik, McBess, Kronk, Huck Gee, and Scott Tolleson, will retial for $10 per blindbox.

Huck Gee reveals Kikio's Courier Sevice

Huck Gee has taken wraps off his next set and it's a doozie!  Titled 'Kokio's Courier Service' this is Huck's most complex, detailed set to date. This massive set will arrive packaged in a hand assembled and laser etched wooden box and then packed into a shipper.  I really appreciate the little details in this piece; namely the bunny hat, twine accents, weapons, sleeping roll, and switches on the car dashboard. I wonder if the steering wheel works? 

Don't expect to get this one for cheap tho.  Limited to 10 pieces, Kokio is priced at $3500 apiece!! I think the only thing more astounding is that this will still sell out super quick!

-from Huck Gee's newsletter

Well, over 9 months later, here she is... Kokio.

"When you need speed, skills, discretion and the best simply isn't good enough. When your  job requires a minimum of questions, had to be there yesterday and your life may or may not be riding upon that fact. When you need a bad ass motherfucking wasteland rat wearing giant pink bunny ears waving around a samurai sword in a bagged all wheel drive desert buggy... you call Kokio's Delivery Service.

Kokio will personally meet you in a ramshackle wasteland tavern to discuss any necessary details over the establishment's din of whores, bikers and a piano player. She will then ask no impertinent questions and will offer her 100% satisfaction guaranteed delivery to the time and place of your choosing. She will carefully pack your fragile contents into an Albatross Secure Seal Case™ and strap it into her air stabilized Desert Rat 1200. And if you are at all concerned about the Northern Wastes most notorious motorcycle gang that you pissed off back in Old Hoots Crossing getting a hint that this delivery is in fact one of the last remaining copies of 'Hell On Wheels' season 3? Well Kokio can take care of that too."

This has been one long and complicated journey. I've tested new techniques, pushed my own personal limits and invested an ungodly amount of time, money and resources into this. While I knew it was going to be a large endeavor when I started, I didn't quite foresee exactly just how much time and resources this was going to consume. And as it currently sits, Kokio's Courier Service is now my most complex and detailed set to date, and it is huge. 

Kokio's Courier Service will be signed, numbered, include all shown accessories and comes padded and packaged in its own hand assembled and laser etched wooden box and then boxed within another shipping box. Due to the nature of the materials, some differences should be expected in each figure. Also, due to the amount of work and materials involved in creating these, the turnaround time on delivering this piece will be 5-6 weeks. 

Only 10 will be produced, $3500 each.

Kokio will be my final set for 2013. 

These will be distributed on a first come, first serve basis. Anyone interested, please email sales@huckgee.com ASAP to reserve your figure and make payment arrangements.

Dunny Evolved : Huck Gee 2

Revealed on the kidrobot blog, is their next stage of Huck Gee's evolutionary set. Following up his previous teaser, we have the next evolution in his apparent law enforcement theme. I'm a fan of the crisp lines on his work, and this is no exception!  Dunny Evolved is shaping up to be quite a line! 

Dunny Evolved teasers continued ... With Huck Gee

Here we go.  Kidrobot has teased the latest design in their Dunny Evolved line. Revealing one  of three stages designed by artist, Huck Gee. This series might be an evolution of some kind of police or military force? At least that's what we're guessing here at CBT, based on the teaser and the silhouettes. So far, I'm really liking the KRONK series best, but they're all great! I'm sure there'll be more teasers and updated up until the Ocotoboer 10th release date. What do you think of the Huck Gee designs?

Dunny Evolved *sneak peek* shhh

Recently posted in the Kidrobot blog, a sneak peek of the new blind box series 'Dunny Evolved' has been announced. Five upper echelon particular artists have been selected to depict three stages of evolution of a figure. Who are the select top tier toy transmuters selected to transform the dunny platform?  None other than Frank Kozik, McBess, Kronk, Huck Gee, & Scott Tolleson! The deets on the figure platform haven't been released, but I'm speculating on DIY figure evolved into a Dunny.  I'm hoping each artist's offering will be available as a set, or at the least bundled together based on respective stage.  I'm really feeling the Daft Punk vibe and I'm eager to see the final stage designs.  The series releases October 10th, and hopefully more info will be provided between now and then!

-from kidrobot blog

Evolve….

Dunny is, was, and always will be.

From the Dunny Evolved Series, each Dunny Evolved 3 man line up features three stages of evolution by one of five artists. Blind boxed for mystery, each artist has created a superb succession. Featuring designs by Frank Kozik, McBess, Kronk, Huck Gee, and Scott Tolleson.

Dunnys evolve October 10 at Kidrobot stores, kidrobot.com, and select retailers, each blind box retails for $9.99.